The George Mason University Office of Housing and Residence Life (OHRL) invites applications for a Neighborhood Administrative Specialist position. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Masonâ€™s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities fall into the categories of customer service, administrative/clerical, supervision of the front desk, responsibility for one of three functional tasks, and other duties/special projects. Responsibilities include: * Supervision of and overseeing the front reception operations and administrative/clerical support for their assigned residential area; * Serving as the first person of contact and referral agent for parents, current residents, and prospective residents at George Mason University; * Serving as administrative/clerical support for the professional staff and the neighborhood; and * Incumbent will be assigned one of the following functional responsibilities yearly: ** Desk assistant, recruitment planning, and training student staff development; ** Housing application waivers and exemptions; and ** Deposit reconciliation and website communication accuracy (i.e., floor plans, calendar dates, and housing services procedures).

Required Qualifications: * Extensive administrative support experience in a high-traffic office environment; * Excellent oral and written communication skills; * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet; * Excellent organizational and clerical skills; * Demonstrated ability to utilize and learn computer programs/applications; * Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with others in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; and * Positive team player focused on customer service.

Preferred Qualifications: * Undergraduate degree; * Demonstrated work experience in a student housing facility; and * Familiarity with an access control system.

The work location for this position is in a service desk environment.

Special Instructions : For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 09520z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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